GGC's Top Ten (part 1)

I like lists. I do. I like making them, reading them. I just like that they exist. I especially like coundown lists. That is why when Steve shared this list with me a few evenings ago, I went into it pretty happy... But... Well... Just read it...


http://starwarsdakota.blogspot.com/2009/12/top-ten-coolest-star-wars-characters.html?spref=gr

You read it? WHAT WAS THAT??? After reading it, I was struck by how much of the expanded universe for Star Wars I really didn't know. My knowledge and fandom comes mostly from the movies and somewhat from the new cartoon series on Cartoon Network. I have also played Knights of the Old Republic (I and II) so I know some of the characters from there. BUT even given my limited knowledge, I think I came up with a better list...


TEN COOLEST STAR WARS CHARACTERS (By GGC)

10) Leia
"I happen to like nice men." A strong woman in a story of men. She started as the damsel in distress, but became a warrior woman Xena should have been proud of! :D As a girl, it's nice to see a feminine character able to use a gun. I am just sayin...

9) Captain Rex (from Clone Wars cartoon and animated movie)
"The mission comes first, sir." The embodiment of the perfect soldier. Although he is a clone, he does have a personality all his own. There is a dry wit about him. And it doesn't hurt that he is a total badass.

8) Mace Windu
"This party's over." Samuel L Jackson. Need I say more? His light saber is the one that says "Bad Motha F**ka". Another badass. And so very cool!

7) Qui Gon Jinn
"The ability to speak doesn't make you intelligent..." Liam Neison. Nuff said... I said "Nuff said!"

6) Darth Vader
"When I left you, I was but a learner. But now I am the master." The man in black with the swish cape is ALWAYS cool. The voice of James Earl Jones coming from this huge hybrid of man and machine is made of AWESOME!

5) Boba Fett
"... *standing there looking scarey*..." He had no lines (aside from his scream as he fell to his death... Thak you for that, George Lucas. *dripping sarcasm*). He had the coolest armor. He was menacing and said more in his silence than most characters can convey with thousands of lines. He's Bobba freakin' Fett!

4) Obi Wan Kenobi
"Your eyes can deceive you, don't use them." This character, whether "Old Ben" or a young apprentice, or jedi master, or military general is always cool. I like all incarnations of him. Even as an old man, he still holds off Vader long enough for the heros to escape. Well... at least buys them enough time to get to the ship. Those young people have to fight some of their own battles.

3) Yoda
"Mine! Or I will help you not!" Since I was a kid I have always loved this backward talking muppet. God BLESS Frank Oz for this character! I even liked the cg Yoda bouncing around fighting Dooku. Yoda. "He said 'Luke stay away from the darker side, And if you start to go astray let the force be your guide,' Oh my Yoda, Yo-Yo-Yo-Yo Yoda"

2) Han Solo
"Who's scruffy looking?" I have been in love with Han for what seems like my whole life. I love pirates, cowboys and mobsters. And he is all that and a hero all mixed together in a character that only Harrison Ford could play. *sigh* He is SO dreamy. The best pilot in the galaxy with the best side kick. Cool all the way around.

1) Lando Calrissian
"Well, what have we here?" I really can't believe that Lando was skipped on the original list. I know he betrayed Han. But he turned around and helped save him and then lead the successful attack on the second Death Star. AND BILLY D WILLIAMS!!! Lando is the COOLEST character in the Star Wars Universe. Hands down. No questions. The end.

That's MY list. There are a few "Honorable Mentions" but it's getting late and I will maybe have to share those names in a future blog. Night all!

GGC